BERWICK, NOVA SCOTIA

'Berwick' (2006 population: 2,454) is a Canadian town in Kings County, Nova Scotia.
The town is located in the eastern part of the Annapolis Valley on the Cornwallis River.
Berwick's official nickname is the “Apple Capital of Nova Scotia" because apples were a major economic force in developing the town. Since the 1950s, area farmers have since diversified to other crops and livestock, although a large apple sculpture is found in the centre of town to commemorate the importance of this historic industry. Despite the decline of the apple industry since the 1950s, there are still many apple orchards to be found in the surrounding communities. Other important economic generators include the Larsens pork processing plant in the town, as well as a Michelin tire plant in nearby Waterville and CFB Greenwood.
Berwick was incorporated as a town on May 25th, 1923. It occupies 6.80 km² (2.6 sq mi) and has an elevation of 43 m (141.1 ft) above sea level. The population has grown by 7.5% between the 2001 and 2006 census, largely driven by retirees moving into the area.
The town functions as a service centre for adjacent areas in this part of Kings County with a number of small retailers; the town also has an independent electrical utility. Berwick is home to a summer religious retreat operated by the United Church of Canada known as Camp Berwick, located in a picturesque grove of old growth pines and hemlock trees at the south end of the town.
Surviving orchards surrounding the town make for a rich rural setting in the spring when apples blossoms abound.

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★ Town of Berwick

★ Apple Capital Museum

★ Annapolis Valley Tourism